Beginning Visual Basic SQL Server 7.0 Written by Thearon Wills.  Published by WROX.  This book will appeal to those who know (or think they know) VB and feel that they lack only ability to create VB applications that interact with SQL. The book deals mostly with the SQL server side of the fence and assumes that you already have the VB expertise. Though not many real apps are geared towards Desktop edition of SQL server, it permits a developer to install SQL on his (her) desktop and get the benefits of the book immediately. It covers SQL server (Desktop edition) starting from installation and proceeds to creating Stored procedures and incorporating them in VB code. The book follows the 'beginning ASP Databases' by J. Kauffman's (my favorite) lead in thorough explanation of all steps involved. If you have space on your bookshelf (better yet on your desk), this book should be there.
		VBScript Programmers Reference Written by about 12 authors.  Published by WROX.  This is much more than a reference book.   It is more of a manual. The chapters have a rather loose connection allowing you to start learning and doing Windows Scripting without needing  to read the book from cover to cover. Highly recommended for those administrators who want to get rid of DOS Batch files heritage and start doing things in a more modern way.